Free Descent (A Hidden Wings Novella: Prequel) by Cameo Renae

Christian and they shared a silent stare. There were no words, but each was speaking very loud and clear to the other. With simultaneous nods, they turned back to Alaine. Christian wrapped his arm around Victoria.
    “ We’ll do it” she chimed, smiling widely. “We’ll adopt your baby.”
    Alaine’s head snapped up to their smilin g faces. She began to weep, but stood up and hugged them both tightly.
    “Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl yet?” she asked.
    “No.” Alaine shook her head. “Do you want me to tell you if I find out?”
    “No! I want it to be a surprise!” Victoria squealed.
    “So what steps do we need to take?” Christian asked.
    “I’ll have an attorney draw everything up, and have them come and meet you. You won’t have to worry about anything. I wil l take care of all the expenses, and I’ll also keep in touch and give you all the details.”
    “Alright,” Christian said facing Victoria. “Honey, we’re gonna have a baby!” Victoria threw her arms around his neck , and pressed her lips to his, giving him a loud smack.
    They were happy. Truly happy . Alaine smiled inside and out, knowing that they were going to be the ones to raise the precious child growing in her womb. But, she would have to explain to Victoria that she would not be able to see her again after the child was born. It was much too dangerous, and Alaine didn’t want to put any of their lives in danger.  
     
     
     
     
     
     

 
     
     
    Chapter Nine
    Emma’s Birth
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 
    The few months of pregnancy were hard, and Samuel and Alaine watched her belly grow bigger every day, until it was just about time. Samuel took care of all the arrangements and had her secretly brought to a place just outside of the city.
    It was a re cently closed medical facility which had moved to a bigger location a few miles down the road. But for now, this place was abandoned and awaiting renovations, and a perfect place for Alaine to have the child. 
    It was late one afternoon when Alaine felt a shooting pain in her abdomen. She doubled over and moaned.
    “I think it’ s time,” she breathed to Samuel.
    Samuel ran to her side, helped her to a chair, and then grabbed her phone and dialed.
    “She’ s ready. Meet us in twenty minutes.” He hung up the phone and assisted Alaine to the door. But first he stopped, stepped out and smelled the air.
    “Let’s go.” The air was clear, so h e quickly led her out to the car and assisted her in. She moaned again, grabbing her abdomen.
    “Samuel. Hurry. I think this baby wants out now.” In a flash he was opening the driver’s door and shoving in.
    They reached the location in less than twenty minutes. Samuel drove the car behind the building, and parked near the back door. He got out and sniffed the air again. It seemed to be clear. Just then, a man in a dark suit popped out of the darkness, making Alaine jump.
    Were they caught?
    The man walked up to Samuel and they shared a few words. After a few minutes, they shook hands and the man turned and walked away. Samuel rushed over to the car, and opened Alaine’s door.
    “Who was that?” she questioned.
    “ A Watcher. There are a few of them out there. Friends of mine. They’ll be keeping a close eye outside to make sure we don’t have any unwanted visitors.”
    Alaine exhaled a deep breath. There was still so much she needed to learn about this new world. Another sharp pain shot through her, and she groaned. Samuel whisked her up in his arms and carried her inside. He took her to a small room and laid her on the bed in the corner. The room was white and smelled sterile, and everything was already set up for her to give birth.
    A few minutes later two ladies walked in, both beautiful, and both looked to be in their early thirties. Alaine suspected they were Angels because they looked too perfect, and had that wonderful sweet scent.
    “Alaine, it’s so nice to see you again,” the